The classic novel brought to life in full color! Cursed be the hands that formed you! True to the original novel Declan Shalveys naturally gothic artistic style is a perfect match for this epic tale. Frankenstein" is such a well known title yet the films strayed so far beyond the original novel that many people today dont realize how this classic horror tale deals with such timeless subjects as alienation empathy & understanding beyond appearance. This is another great story beautifully crafted into a superb graphic novel." ...

This is the full story in quick modern English for a fast-paced read! True to the original novel (rather than the square-headed Boris Karloff image from the films!) Declans naturally gothic artistic style is a perfect match for this epic tale. Frankenstein" is such a well known title yet the films strayed so far beyond the original novel that many people today dont realise how this classic horror tale deals with such timeless subjects as alienation empathy & understanding beyond appearance. This is another great story beautifully crafted into a superb graphic novel." ...

What happens when Man plays God? Mary Shelley's Frankenstein a dark parable of science misused was an immediate success on its publication in 1818. Determined to prove he can create life out of nothing Victor Frankenstein a brilliant but arrogant scientist builds a human out of dead flesh. Horrified by his own creation he abandons the creature--with deadly consequences. Alone unloved & hideous to behold Frankenstein's monster seeks vengeance on his creator unleashing a cycle of destruction that ultimately consumes them both. In 1831 Mary Shelley succumbed to conservative pressure & toned down the more radical elements of the work. This edition features the novel in its original unexpurgated form. The world's greatest works of literature are now available in these beautiful keepsake volumes. Bound in real cloth & featuring gilt edges & ribbon markers these beautifully produced books are a wonderful way to build a handsome library of classic literature. These are the essential novels that belong in every home. They'll transport readers to imaginary worlds & provide excitement entertainment & enlightenment for years to come. All of these novels feature attractive illustrations & have an unequalled period feel that will grace the library the bedside table or bureau. ...

Slowly I learnt the ways of humans: how to ruin how to hate how to debase how to humiliate. & at the feet of my master I learnt the highest of human skills the skill no other creature owns: I finally learnt how to lie. Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form Frankensteins bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes the friendless Creature increasingly desperate & vengeful determines to track down his creator & strike a terrifying deal. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility parental neglect cognitive development & the nature of good & evil are embedded within this thrilling & deeply disturbing classic gothic tale. Frankenstein" based on the novel by Mary Shelley premiered at the National Theatre London in February 2011." ...

To accompany the Frankenstein" graphic novels from Classical Comics & to help with their application in the classroom this book is spiral-bound making the pages easy to photocopy. Written by a teacher for teachers helping to engage & involve students in the novel. Suitable for teaching ages 10-17 this book provides exercises that cover structure understanding & character as well as key words themes & literary techniques. Tasks focus on the use of language & comprehension there are also many cross-curriculum topics covering areas within history ICT drama reading speaking writing & art. An extensive Educational Links section provides further study opportunities. Devised to encompass a broad range of skill levels this book provides many opportunities for differentiated teaching & the tailoring of lessons to meet individual needs. This resource can be used alongside the Classical Comics adaptation of " Frankenstein" as well as any traditional text. In fact many of the activities can stand on their own as introductions to the world of Mary Shelley." ...

Irresistible to the punters champion jockey Frankie Dettori is a charismatic personality with an easy charm & immaculate dress sense that make him an instant favourite on the track & a household name off it. His autobiography has been fully updated to include Frankies record-breaking racing exploits in 2004. In his own words Frankie Dettori charts his rise from stable lad to champion jockey revealing the endless hours of hard work the fun along the way & his determination to succeed against the odds. Frankie relives his nine Classic winners in the UK & talks about his notable victories at the St Leger The Breeders Cup Mile the Arc de Triomphe the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes & memorably his seven winners on the same card at Ascot in 1996. He also shares the secrets of his successful partnerships with trainers like Luca Cumani & John Gosden & owners such as Sheikh Mohammed of the Goldolphin organisation. This is also a human interest story. Frankie talks openly about using drugs to keep his weight down his celebrity role as team captain on A Question of Sport his rich & varied lifestyle outside of racing including his family & inner circle & of the moment when he almost lost his life following a plane crash. Controversial informative & hugely entertaining Frankie Dettoris life story will appeal to the millions of people who follow the sport as well as those intrigued to know more about one of the greatest talents that horse-racing has ever seen. ...

Dinah & her sister Lisa are growing up in 1950s South Africa where racial laws are tightening. They are two little girls from a dissenting liberal family. Big sister Lisa is strong & sensible while Dinah is weedy & arty. At school the sadistic Mrs Vaughan-Jones is providing instruction in mental arithmetic & racial prejudice. & then theres the puzzle of lunch break. Would you rather have a native girl or a koelie to make your sandwiches? a first-year classmate asks. But Dinah doesnt know the answer because its her dad who makes her sandwiches. As the apparatus of repression rolls on Dinah finds her own way. As we follow her journey through childhood & adolescence we enter into one of the darker passages of twentieth-century history. ...

Famous for his straight-talking no-holds-barred st&-up critically acclaimed comedian Frankie Boyle brings us his highly anticipated second live DVD. Recorded at London's Hammersmith Apollo during his sell-out 2010 tour Frankie comes armed with an impressive arsenal of punchlines & putdowns which are too controversial for TV. ...

The authoritative biography of Britains most subversive twentieth-century clown from celebrated biographer Graham Mc Cann author of Dads Army & Morecambe & Wise. The rambling perambulations the catchphrases the bland brown suit & chestnut hairpiece: such were the hallmarks of a revolution in st&-up comedy that came in the unique shape of Frankie Howerd. His act was all about his lack of act his humour reliant on trying to prevent the audience from laughing (No no please now!now control please control). This new biography from Graham Mc Cann charts the circuitous course of an extraordinary career -- moving from his early exceptional success in the forties & early fifties as a radio star through a period at the end of the fifties when he was all but forgotten as a has-been to his rediscovery in the early sixties by Peter Cook. Howerd returned to television popularity with Up Pompeii which led to work with the Carry On team. In his last few years he became the unlikely doyen of the late eighties alternative comedy circuit. But his life off-stage was equally fascinating: full of secrets insecurities (leading at one point to a nervous breakdown) & unexpected friendships. Graham Mc Cann vividly captures both Howerds colourful career & precarious private life through extensive new research & original interviews with such figures as Paul Mc Cartney Eric Sykes Bill Cotton Barbara Windsor Joan Simms & Michael Grade. This exceptional biography brings to life an unique British entertainer. ...

Kirsty & Rachel are in for a surprise when their fairy friends whisk them off to the Fairyland Music Festival only for Jack Frost & his goblins to strut onto the stage! The naughty gang have stolen the Pop Star Fairies magical clef necklaces & Jack Frost intends to use them to become the biggest star in the world. In the fifth story of the series the girls get a nasty shock when they go to have their faces painted & the results are horrible! They need to help Frankie the Make-up Fairy get her clef back... ...